Internships: Show your work
Internship experience gets attention. So Northwestern offers great opportunities for real-world experience that help you explore a career, build a professional network, and impress potential employers.
WilliamPublic relations and history
William's internship in a museum marketing department allowed him to combine his passions for history and public relations.
ShanellPolitical science and criminal justice
Shanell's internship with the U.S. State Department led to a capital job offer.
AbigailChemistry
Northwestern science and lab courses proved beneficial for Abigail during her internship in a quality control lab.
ColeExercise science
Cole gained valuable hands-on coaching experience through his internship with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's strength and conditioning team.
AdebolaPublic relations
Passionate about community and communications, Adebola put her public relations skills to use with Orange City Arts.
CorrieTheatre and business administration
Corrie combined her love for theatre and business administration through her internship with Omaha Performing Arts.
RebekahPsychology
An aspiring occupational therapist, Rebekah’s compassion and skillset led her to an internship with L’Arche Chicago.
KendraPublic relations
Passionate about communications and history, Kendra brought the two together during her internship at The Durham Museum.
CarterEconomics and business administration–finance
Carter put his business skills to practice during a California internship.
Courtney Education
Courtney describes her student teaching experience as "life-changing."
LaurenArt/graphic design
Lauren channeled her creativity during an internship with an advertising and marketing agency.
JoshSport management
Josh's internship with an NBA affiliate team launched his career in sports marketing.
EmilyPsychology and public relations
Emily utilized her psychology major and public relations minor during an internship with the American Medical Association in Chicago.
ShelbyBiology-health professions
An aspiring physician assistant, Shelby's internship in a research lab will strengthen her application for graduate school.
AnnaPublic relations and marketing
Anna says her Northwestern classes "perfectly aligned" with the skills required for her internship.
KessandraExercise science
Kessandra describes her internship with the Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance Institute in Las Vegas as "the dream."
Tyler Accounting
Tyler says he gained valuable experience in business through his internship with Battery Systems Inc.
TylerPolitical science and history
Tyler says his internship with the City of Chicago Department of Law affirmed his aspirations of being a lawyer.
SadikshyaAccounting
Sadikshya's internship with a large nonprofit organization allowed her to assist with a variety of accounting procedures.
BlakeSport management
Blake's sport management internship work ranged from marketing events to working with athletes and adaptive sports.
JoeyBusiness administration-finance
Joey advanced his business skills through an internship with a well-known insurance and finance company.
ConnorPublic relations
Connor utilized his public relations skills in his work with an agency that specializes in professional sports.
DiviyaBusiness administration–marketing
Diviya's internship with an indoor outlet mall offered her the opportunity to work on several marketing projects.
AlisonBiology-health professions and chemistry
Alison spent a semester studying how to improve the quality of care for hospitalized patients.
BrettBusiness administration–agricultural business
Brett's internship at a bank gave him hands-on experience in working with agricultural loans.
PerkinsBiology–health professions
Perkins' internship with an animal health company combined his business and biology knowledge.
KasandraSocial work and theatre
Kasandra says she grew professionally and personally through her internship with a transitional housing program in Denver.
NoahBusiness administration-finance
Noah credits Northwestern for preparing him well for his internship with a financial services company.
AllisonElementary education
Allison says her Northwestern education prepared her to be and effective and equipped teacher.
